Tansei 4

Launch Success

Liftoff Time (GMT)

00:40:00

Sunday February 17, 1980

Mission Details

Launch Notes

First flight of Mu-III S.

Tansei 4

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Tansei 4 was launched by Japan. The objectives of this launch were for the confirmation of the new satellite launcher M-3S rocket and the testing of new technology for future satellites. All onboard instruments operated satisfactorily.

Low Earth Orbit

1 Payload

134 kilograms

Rocket

Retired
Mu-III S

Active 1980 to 1984

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Agency

ISAS

Payload to Orbit

LEO: 290 kg

Stages

3

Strap-ons

8

Launch Site

Mu Pad

Uchinoura Space Center, Japan

Fastest Turnaround

143 days 23 hours

Stats

Mu-III


8th

Mission

1st

Mission of 1980

Institute of Space and Aeronautical Science


12th

Mission

1st

Mission of 1980

1980


15th

Orbital launch attempt